Professional Buyer III

Join Century A/C Supply, proudly part of Rheem, a global leader in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) innovation!

With over 70 years of trusted service, Century A/C Supply has built a strong network across the Houston TX area, delivering top-quality HVAC products, exceptional service, and industry-leading training to residential contractors and the multifamily industry.

At Century A/C Supply, we continue to operate with a small-company feel but with the resources and benefits of a large company - creating opportunities for growth and success for both our team and our customers. As part of the Rheem family, we’re stronger than ever and committed to:
•    Listening to Understand
•    Contributing Respectfully
•    Thinking Creatively
•    Acting with Responsibility

Step into an environment where innovation meets opportunity, and where you can grow with a company that values both its employees and its customers!

The Professional Buyer III within our Distribution business oversees and performs the purchasing function directly related to distribution business products including equipment, parts, and accessories. The Professional Buyer will purchase and manage merchandise, commodities, and products for resale. Ensure 95%+ service level and all purchasing-related duties are performed within budget, costs, deadline, quality and safety standards. Strives to maintain a climate that promotes a safe and positive work environment. 

This position supports Century A/C Supply business unit, and is located in Houston, TX. 

• Maintain exceptional service level and fill rate to all branches including regular review of all assigned suppliers. 
• Ensure accuracy of all cost and sell prices in ERP including timely resale price revisions when costs increase to protect margins. 
• Maximize margins through inventory management by regular reviewing branch inventory levels, negotiation costs and all purchasing terms with supplier base, category management, maximizing preseason buys including promotions, and establishing initial pricing with acceptable margin levels for all assigned items. 
• Work closely with all suppliers to maximize service and minimize costs on assigned products.
• Monitor inventory levels at all branches and prepare purchase orders when necessary. 
• Maximize free inbound freight from suppliers while balancing inventory at all branches. 
• Establish and maintain positive and productive supplier relationships including participating in business reviews with company’s strategic suppliers. 
• Maintain awareness of new products, research new suppliers, and regularly communicate new products to all distribution branches for possible product additions to our offering. 
• Stay abreast of product knowledge and industry trends by regular communication with suppliers, territory managers and branch managers. 
• Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with all team members. 
• Both lead and support in an environment of continual improvement including process and ERP improvements and efficiencies. 
• Complete other assigned projects and tasks as assigned by leadership and management. 

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.

• 5+ years of experience in procurement and/or purchasing

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common reports and documents.
• Must be self-motivated, organized and possess strong problem-solving skills.
• A curious self-starter, able to work independently without excessive oversight.
• An effective multi-tasker that can set priorities and schedule work activities.
• Ability to effectively present information to management.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to present, converse and report professionally
• Knowledge and experience working with ERP system 

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

• Aligning Performance for Success

• Applying Business Knowledge

• Building Talent

• Building Trusting Relationships

• Communicating with Impact

• Customer-Orientation

• Delegating Tasks

• Executing/Leading the Team

• Facilitating Change

• Fostering Relationships/Emotional Intelligence

• Influencing

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Supporting Innovation

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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